Firefighters union endorses Gwen Graham

Friday

TALLAHASSEE -- The likely Democratic challenger in what’s expected to be a hotly contested U.S. House race has received a firefighters’ union endorsement

TALLAHASSEE -- The likely Democratic challenger in what’s expected to be a hotly contested U.S. House race has received a firefighters’ union endorsement

Gwen Graham’s press office announced the International Association of Fire Fighters endorsement earlier this week.

“Every moment, whether on duty or off, fire fighters stand ready to put their lives at risk for the people they serve,” said Jim Tolley, president of IAFF affiliated organization. “We don’t ask for much in return, other than our elected officials to ensure that these public safety employees can earn a livable wage and receive the respect they are due for their public service.”

He continued: “We know we can count on Gwen Graham to be a vocal advocate for us.”

Graham is challenging two-term tea partier U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, R-Panama City, in Florida’s 2nd congressional district. Graham’s father, Bob Graham, is a former U.S. senator and former Florida governor.

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